Missing seeing my friends and still cant get out which is pissing me off because its not safe and do not want to get ill. Sometimes it is a bit lonely which can be bad for lots of disabled people so I try to call my friends.
The Social Model means a lot to disabled people. It is how most of us want to live in a perfect world. The Medical model is what most of us have thrust upon us, especially when dealing with social services and the authorities. Rules, regulations and …
This heat give me cramps when I lay down and a friend told me to eat more salt. For over a year I have tried to controll my salt intake so yesterday I eat salt and no cramp last night in bed. I think that I will start salt again in moderation.
Had an interview yesterday and for the first time in years I think that I stand a good chance of getting the job. The job was advertised online and I was 1 of 4 people interviewed. Access is good and they know all about access to work.
I intend to put Social Services to the test by restructuring my care package is such a way that will enable me to follow my desire to go to the RSPB Newport Wetlands early every Saturday morning. This will involve 7am homecare calls. My friend will t…
I do not believe it! Had to go to the job centre to attend another one to one interview with a guy who did not have a clue about me only to be told I have to go on yet another training course or loose my benefits. Made me feel like a piece of crap. T…
Where is all this co-production supposed to be taking place? I would love to be listened to and taken seriously. It took me 4 years of constant battling just to get an electric wheelchair so that I could go out on my own. That was several years ago …
Yes I know how you feel Cal. Two years ago the job centre insisted that I did 8 weeks work experience in a garden centre then lasy year did the same thing for Remploy. No job at the end of it but felt like I was being used as free labour. Later found…